“If you want to reach your true power you are forced, first, to accept things as they are, second, to live in the truth of what you are, and third, to control your mind and emotions so that they do … Continue reading →

“Some may disagree that we have an epidemic of people who feel worthless. Instead, they may feel too many people love themselves more than enough. I invite you to look closely at those people. Do they really love themselves, or … Continue reading →

“The past is over and done. We cannot change that now. Yet we can change our thoughts about the past. How foolish for us to PUNISH OURSELVES in the present moment because someone hurt us in the long ago past. … Continue reading →

“The universe is simple: it’s about cause and effect, action and reaction. If you don’t like the way you are living your life, this is a reaction to the program that is ruling your life. The liar, the program, is … Continue reading →

“To take responsibility means you admit accountability and acknowledge your influence and role in the circumstances in which you find yourself. It means you are answerable for your behavior and you fully accept any consequences created by your actions. Responsibility … Continue reading →

“Each of you experiences your conversation with God in your own way—and in different ways at different times. It will always be a two-way conversation. It could be a conversation “in your head,” or “on paper,” or with My responses … Continue reading →

“The only reason any person does not have enough money is because they are blocking money from coming to them with their thoughts. Every negative thought, feeling, or emotion is blocking your good from coming to you, and that includes … Continue reading →

“Regardless of what the traditional religious teaching has said about the ups and downs of life, I agree with the mystics and sages of the past who taught that the only place we can go is up, that the spiral … Continue reading →

“Worrying is nothing more than a conditioned, knee-jerk, reflex action on your part to the life choices that present themselves during the passage of your personal stroll along the Great Thoroughfare. Being a worrier is merely a habitual stance you … Continue reading →

“It always feels like we’re protecting ourselves when we’re wrapped in the ego’s energies. Yet in fact, the ego is our weakness and not our strength. When we act defensive or arrogant or willful, no one will think us strong; … Continue reading →

“The way to expand your wealth and get on top of things is to cut out the non-vital ego expenses and to discipline yourself to stay inside whatever money you do have. The main secret to abundance comes from the … Continue reading →

“When you are perplexed, confused, and fearful, and wonder what decision to make, remember that you have an inner guide that will lead and direct you in all your ways, revealing to you the perfect plan, and showing you the … Continue reading →

“The world of nature knows about Divine timing. I recently saw a science film which described the life of certain plants that bloom in the desert. The film explained that these plants blossomed in that desert climate only when conditions … Continue reading →

“The moment you begin to tell others about what you desire and how you are going to create the kind of life you know is your personal destiny, you invite ego. As you begin explaining your radical ideas you will … Continue reading →

“Money is just one form of compensation for service. There are many ways the universe will thank and take care of you in appreciation for the gifts you share. Do not evaluate your compensation by dollars alone. You may be … Continue reading →

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